See Also: scalenotomy(medicine)
scalenotomy(dictionary)

irreverent (iou) and scalenotomy (medicine)


irreverent (iou)



irreverent adjective. LME.
[Latin irreverent-, from IR-2 + reverent- pres. ppl stem of revereri REVERE: see -ENT.]
Not reverent; showing disrespect to a sacred or venerable person or thing. LME.
H. James She..became..in impatience and the expression of contempt, very free and absolutely irreverent. I. Murdoch I don't like seeing the gods portrayed on the stage. It's irreverent.
= IRREVEREND 2. Only in L15.
irreverently adverb LME.

scalenotomy (medicine)


scalenotomy
<procedure> Division or section of the anterior scalene muscle.

Origin: scalene + G. Tome, incision